Back to Curlybeauty, life, love2013-09-11T02:26:38Zhttp://backtocurly.com/feed/atom/Chaihttp://backtocurly.comhttp://backtocurly.com/?p=66012013-08-24T01:33:23Z2013-08-24T01:33:23ZThis week I realized that this here space has been lacking in a few things; #1 being an update to my current natural hair faves list, which has seen it’s cycle of rotations this summer, & will most likely be shifting once more in the coming weeks. And another is simply more good vibes like... Read more »

This week I realized that this here space has been lacking in a few things; #1 being an update to my current natural hair faves list, which has seen it’s cycle of rotations this summer, & will most likely be shifting once more in the coming weeks. And another is simply more good vibes like those of Nigerian born singer Temi Dollface. There really is so much to appreciate in this; the visuals + fashion + pop culture references….all love.

& on another note – Brooklyn welcomes back to several stages this weekend the Afro Punk Festival. A must visit because, well…it’s free (with RSVP), and the collective is simply there to celebrate music, art & community (oh….and FOOD!!).

]]>1Chaihttp://backtocurly.comhttp://backtocurly.com/?p=66142013-08-21T01:59:59Z2013-08-21T15:04:00ZMeet sisters Siham & Iman, the newest addition to Studio Africa’s recent campaign collaboration with Deisel+EDUN. Somalian born, these two singer-songwriters also make up the awesome group Faarrow and are currently striving to empower women in their communities. Studio Africa is a virtual loudspeaker for a new generation of creative talents from across the continent. The... Read more »

Meet sisters Siham & Iman, the newest addition to Studio Africa’s recent campaign collaboration with Deisel+EDUN. Somalian born, these two singer-songwriters also make up the awesome group Faarrow and are currently striving to empower women in their communities.

Studio Africa is a virtual loudspeaker for a new generation of creative talents from across the continent. The campaign features nine artists in fashion, film, music, literature, and photography; individuals with both talent and a deep commitment to their respective countries and people: Meet the catwalk model running a foundation for the education of orphaned girls in Tanzania; the actor creating opportunities for Senegal’s talibé beggar children; the fashion designer building an industry in Côte d’Ivoire one skilled worker at a time; the musician drawing on Belgian and Congolese roots to challenge what it means to make African music today; the writer from Morocco breaking taboos as the first openly gay author in the Arab world; and the photography collective showing their home-town of Soweto, South Africa in a whole new light. – via studioafrica.tumblr

Definitely check out the remaining cast behind Studio Africa by clicking here. All have beautiful vignette videos sharing their thoughts on the campaign + the importance of sharing the creative talents of those across the continent.

]]>4Chaihttp://backtocurly.comhttp://backtocurly.com/?p=65842013-08-21T02:00:28Z2013-08-21T06:46:19ZHere’s something to capture your whimsical heart on this hump day. The film [Lady with Long Hair] tells the story of an old woman who relives memories of her life contained within her hair. Bakos tackles the challenging concept using hand-drawn animation to create a sweet, memorable personality for her protagonist. The character is depicted... Read more »

The film [Lady with Long Hair] tells the story of an old woman who relives memories of her life contained within her hair. Bakos tackles the challenging concept using hand-drawn animation to create a sweet, memorable personality for her protagonist. The character is depicted as both frail with age and full of life and strength, which comes through especially when she bakes.

The film moves into expressionist territory with a visual analogy that ties together the flow of water with the woman’s long wavy hair. It builds to a particularly poignant ending that uses the hair to merge the character’s current reality with her memories. -via Amid Amidi

]]>0Chaihttp://backtocurly.comhttp://backtocurly.com/?p=64522013-08-19T14:11:36Z2013-08-19T14:05:46Z8 Ways to Declutter Your Mind Accept What Is Be Kind to Yourself Release Your Guilt & Fear Let Go of Control Visualize What’s Important to You Focus on your Life-Force Energy Allow Yourself to be Vulnerable Find What Doesn’t Serve or Interest You and Let It Go -via The Light How was your weekend? I... Read more »

How was your weekend? I spent mine taking invariably long walks, running errands, buying an animal dress (impulse buys for the win!), finally did laundry (yay!) & realized the awesome ways to to enjoy an arepa.

]]>0Chaihttp://backtocurly.comhttp://backtocurly.com/?p=65602013-08-16T22:17:45Z2013-08-16T22:17:45ZFriday’s are usually my chance to share with you guys all the cool, fun links and time wasters that I come across on the daily – but this week, a beautiful short film produced by director & writer Ava Duvernay stole my heart & thoughts. Ava’s work definitely has an ethereal spark to it that... Read more »

Friday’s are usually my chance to share with you guys all the cool, fun links and time wasters that I come across on the daily – but this week, a beautiful short film produced by director & writer Ava Duvernay stole my heart & thoughts. Ava’s work definitely has an ethereal spark to it that takes your breath away. Remember The Door?Simply stunning. Art like this keeps me encouraged.

Starring Kali Hawk, Lance (yummmmmmy) Gross, & a brief cameo by Issa Rae, this here is worth more than one look: “SAY YES explores the power of the affirmative, and the beauty that blossoms from embracing life. Inspired by the Fashion Fair lip color, Say Yes, Sundance award-winning filmmaker, Ava DuVernay created this vision of what happens when you welcome the unexpected.”